VOCES
Celebrate the rich diversity of Latino arts and culture in this documentary showcase.
Latino Vote: Dispatches from the Battleground
S2020 Ep2 | 55m 39s
An inside look at the high-stakes effort to turn out the Latino vote in the 2020 election.
The Pushouts
S2019 Ep3 | 54m 16s
Meet Dr. Victor Rios a former gang member working with youth being “pushed out” of school.
Trailer | Letters to Eloisa
S2021 Ep1 | 30s
"Letters to Eloisa" depicts the life of Author José Lezama Lima.
'Paradiso' Stirs Scandal Amid Glory Upon Release
S2021 Ep1 | 5m 30s
In his novel "Paradiso," José Lezama Lima revealed secrets that mirrored his own life.
Cuba Censors José Lezama Lima
S2021 Ep1 | 7m 3s
José Lezama Lima grew lonely as the Cuban government silenced him for "Paradiso."
Trailer | American Exile
S2021 Ep2 | 30s
Two brothers who fought in Vietnam are among thousands of veterans who are being deported.
A Vietnam Veteran’s Mission to the White House
S2021 Ep2 | 2m 28s
Manuel Valenzuela announces mission to the White House to request a stop to deportations.
Two Veteran Brothers Become Unlikely Activists
S2021 Ep2 | 3m 33s
Facing deportation, two brothers stand against the deportation of fellow veterans.
Disabled Veteran to be Deported Back to Pakistan
S2021 Ep2 | 1m 13s
Zahid Chaudry and his wife Anne navigate citizenship denials from minor offenses.
Veteran Self-Deports to Mexico to Live in Exile
S2021 Ep2 | 2m 28s
Valente Valenzuela shares his emotional turmoil after receiving his removal notice.
A Fallen Veteran’s Family Faces Deportation
S2021 Ep2 | 4m 51s
Olivia Segura fights for the rights of fallen veterans' families in honor of her daughter.
Trailer | Building the American Dream
S2020 Ep1 | 30s
Follow immigrant families rising up to seek justice in an industry rife with exploitation.
The Electrician
S2020 Ep1 | 2m 37s
Claudia, a female electrician from El Salvador, enrolled in school to be an electrician.
Death on the Job
S2020 Ep1 | 2m 57s
Construction worker Roendy Granillo was 25 when he died from heat stroke on the job.
Our Stories, Our Movement
S2020 Ep1 | 2m 16s
Another death of a construction worker on the job in Austin fuels the need for change.
Trailer | Alex Birnel | Latino Vote
S2020 Ep2 | 30s
Alex Birnel, advocacy manager of MOVE Texas, discusses registering voters.
Trailer | Andrea Mercado | Latino Vote
S2020 Ep2 | 30s
Andrea Mercado on Florida being a critical battleground state.
Trailer | Dr. Gabriel Salguero | Latino Vote
S2020 Ep2 | 30s
Hear from Dr. Gabriel Salguero, founder of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition.
Extended Trailer | Latino Vote
S2020 Ep2 | 2m 19s
An inside look at the high-stakes effort to turn out the Latino vote in the 2020 election.
Mi Familia Vota
S2020 Ep2 | 2m 52s
Mi Familia Vota organizers register Latino voters in Las Vegas ahead of the 2020 election.
The Bernie Sanders Coalition
S2020 Ep2 | 3m 35s
A multicultural coalition of Sanders' supporters prepare to canvass.
Campaigning in Border Cities
S2020 Ep2 | 2m 46s
An organizer from the Rio Grande Valley prepares for a campaign rally in San Antonio.
Representation Matters
S2020 Ep2 | 2m 15s
Author of "My Time to Speak" Ilia Calderón discusses Afro-Latino representation in media.
Trailer | Porvenir, Texas
S2019 Ep1 | 30s
Discover the story behind the 1918 massacre of 15 Mexican men in this tiny border town.
Sowing the Seeds of Racial War Across U.S.-Mexico Border
S2019 Ep1 | 2m
A clash between Mexican and Anglo cultures has brewed at the border for generations.
They Lost Their Land Through Murder and Theft
S2019 Ep1 | 2m 50s
In the early 1900s, many Mexican-Americans lost their ranches to fraud and violence.
Boy Carries Untold Story of His Father’s Murder
S2019 Ep1 | 3m 25s
On January 28, 1918, Juan Flores watched 15 men die in a massacre at Porvenir, Texas.
Trailer | Adios Amor - The Search for Maria Moreno
S2019 Ep2 | 30s
Follow the search for a hero that history forgot: Maria Moreno.
Hearing Maria’s Voice for the First Time
S2019 Ep2 | 2m 20s
Maria Moreno and other farmworkers testify about the poverty and discrimination they face.
Truth Been Hidden
S2019 Ep2 | 1m 3s
Maria describes how farmworkers feed the nation while their own children go hungry.
Going Home
S2019 Ep2 | 1m 52s
Maria Moreno’s daughters take a road trip to visit their mother’s birthplace.
Family Life Following the Crops
S2019 Ep2 | 48s
Abel Moreno describes working in the fields as a child.
Millions of Unorganized Workers in America
S2019 Ep2 | 1m 49s
Maria is elected to represent her union and plead their case before the AFL-CIO.
Maria the Intrepid
S2019 Ep2 | 1m 5s
After leaving the labor movement, Maria passionately pursued her ministry.
Trailer | The Pushouts
S2019 Ep3 | 30s
Meet Dr. Victor Rios a former gang member working with youth being “pushed out” of school.
Pushouts Not Dropouts
S2019 Ep3 | 2m 10s
About 1.2 million young people are pushed out of school each year.
‘I Don’t Want to Be Vulnerable’
S2019 Ep3 | 1m 18s
Victor Rios joined a gang at 14 years old, looking for protection and security.
‘It Really Haunts Me Every Day’
S2019 Ep3 | 1m 14s
Victor wrestles with the difficult task of leaving his young people at the end of the day.
Education, Rebellion, and Hope
S2019 Ep3 | 4m 36s
Kadhir Rajagopal, a former student of Rios, discusses education and rebellion.
Trailer | The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo
S2018 Ep1 | 30s
Discover the life of radical Chicano lawyer Oscar Zeta Acosta
Social Justice Attorney
S2018 Ep1 | 2m 47s
Explore Oscar Zeta Acosta’s brief stint as a legal aid attorney in Oakland, California.
The Sixties and In Search of Identity
S2018 Ep1 | 2m 10s
Oscar Zeta Acosta continues searching for his self-identity.
Filmmaker Phillip Rodriguez On Activist Oscar Zeta Acosta
S2018 Ep1 | 2m
Filmmaker Phillip Rodriguez explains the artistic direction behind the film.
Trailer | Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice
S2016 Ep1 |
Willie Velásquez paved the way for the growing power of the Latino Vote.
A Latino Republican
S2016 Ep1 | 1m 39s
Latinos in Presidential elections have traditionally voted Democrat.
“Beautiful New World”
S2016 Ep1 | 1m 11s
“Que Bonito Es El Mundo Nuevo” were the last words Willie said to his brother.
A New Identity
S2016 Ep1 | 43s
Ralph Velasquez talks about two identities and the meaning of "Pocholandia."
MAYO
S2016 Ep1 | 1m 32s
Ignacio "Nacho" Perez talks about the creation of The Mexican American Youth Organization.
Activists
S2016 Ep1 | 1m 22s
Professor Charles Cotrell talks about the reporters seeking out Chicano activists.
Transformation
S2016 Ep1 | 1m 57s
Southwest Voter Vice President, Lydia Camarillo recalls the first time hearing Willie.
Trailer | Children of Giant
S2015 Ep1 | 30s
Explore the making of Giant and its examination of Anglo/Mexican-American relations.
Trailer | Now en Español
S2015 Ep2 | 30s
Explore the ups and downs of being a Latina actress in Hollywood.
Trailer | El Poeta
S2015 Ep3 | 30s
Follow poet Javier Sicilia as he leads a peace movement through Mexico and into the U.S.
Teaser
S2015 Ep3 | 20s
Mexican poet Javier Sicilia ignited a movement for peace after his son's murder.
Preview | Ruben Salazar: Man in the Middle
S2014 Ep1 | 30s
Examine the life and death of pioneering Mexican-American journalist Ruben Salazar.
Trailer | Tales of Masked Men
S2013 Ep1 | 30s
Explore the sport of “lucha libre” and its role in Latino communities in the U.S.
Trailer | Escaramuza: Riding From The Heart
S2013 Ep1 | 30s
The journey of Las Azaleas to represent the U.S. at the National Charro Championships.
Trailer | Lemon
S2013 Ep1 | 30s
The story of a Tony-award winner's challenging journey to the New York stage.
Trailer | Unfinished Spaces
S2013 Ep1 | 30s
A look at the history of Fidel Castro’s Cuba, following the fates of the three architects.
Trailer | Rebel
S2013 Ep1 | 30s
The true story of Loreta Velazquez, Confederate soldier turned Union spy.
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